NFL Rookies Tour Pro Football Hall Of Fame

On June 5, 2009 the Pittsburgh Steelers' rookies were in front of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, signing autographs for students from Ohio.

Hurriedly, I pulled out my camera, and snapped a picture. It was an opportunity of a lifetime to see those young men, in white and gold.

The NFL has many teams who take their rookies to the Hall of Fame. By doing so, the expectation of excellence is established. About 19 Steelers are already enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. With the illustrious record of six Super Bowl wins, these rookies have high expectations and tangible accomplishments to prove dreams can become reality.

Isaac Redman seemed easy to approach. I moved toward him just as the students huddled around him. I asked for an autograph, but I did not have a pen or pencil.

The young rookie helped me out and walked over to another rookie and borrowed a pen. He signed his autograph on the back of a photo that I had. I was not prepared for this encounter, but I certainly did have my camera to capture the moment.

I will teasure my visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and my chance encounters are catapulting me toward rich experiences.

33 ISAAC REDMAN  

PRO: Signed as a rookie free agent by the Steelers on April 27, 2009.

COLLEGE: Finished his career as Bowie State’s all-time rushing leader…majored in communications. 2008: Played in six games…had 108 rushes for 538 yards (5.0 avg.) with six touchdowns…caught nine passes for 16 yards (1.8 avg.). 2007: Played seven games…had 157 rushes for 825 yards (5.3 avg.) with 13 touchdowns…caught eight passes for 44 yards (5.5 avg.). 2006:Redshirted. 2005: Played in 12 games…established career highs with 281 attempts for 1,512 yards (5.4 avg.) with 12 touchdowns…caught nine passes for 66 yards (7.3 avg.)…returned five kickoffs for 82 yards (16.4 avg.). 2004: Played in nine games…had 67 attempts for 425 yards (6.3 avg.) with four touchdowns…caught three passes for 20 yards (6.7 avg.)…returned 16 kickoffs for 290 yards (18.1 avg.) with one touchdown.

PERSONAL: Attended Paulsboro High School in Paulsboro, N.J.…nicknamed Vic…Two-time Glouster County Player of Year (2001-2003)… All-State first-team (2003)…three-time All Conference first-team (2000-2003)…state Wrestling Champion - 215 lbs. (2003)…All-South Jersey first-team (2003)…has one sister, Victoria…son of Leslie Redman and Victor Harvey...Full name: Isaac Redman.

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